United Nigeria Airlines on Monday handed over popular social media personalities Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, and entertainer Freedom Okpetoritse Atsepoyi, alias Mr Jollof, to airport security following a heated altercation during the boarding of a scheduled flight from Asaba to Lagos.
According to a statement posted on the airline’s official X account, the incident occurred aboard Flight UN0523 at Asaba International Airport on the morning of November 17, 2025.
The carrier said its crew acted swiftly to ensure passenger safety, adding that both individuals were promptly deboarded and handed over to authorities for further investigation.
“In full compliance with global aviation safety protocols, our crew responded immediately and professionally to de-escalate the situation.
Both passengers were deboarded without delay to ensure the safety, comfort, and security of all other passengers and crew members,” the statement read.
United Nigeria Airlines reiterated its zero-tolerance policy toward behaviour that threatens passenger safety. “After all standard procedures were completed, the flight departed safely while the passengers involved in the altercation remained with airport authorities,” the airline added.
The airline further assured travellers of its continued commitment to a safe and secure travel experience across its network.
The scuffle between the two internet personalities comes amid weeks of online exchanges and disagreements on social media, which have attracted widespread public attention. Full details of what sparked the confrontation remain unclear.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority were unsuccessful as of press time.